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Crouton Alpha vs Muse Wonder

Muse Wonder leads Crouton Alpha by 9.0 points on StealthMark, 57.0 to 48.0. It leads on all 9 benchmarks. Muse Wonder scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in state at 600 ms.

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Overall StealthMark

48.0/100Overall rank 23/56
57.0/100Overall rank 11/56

General Intelligence

43.5/100
53.1/100

Visual Intelligence

56.0/100
64.0/100

Reasoning efficiency

How many reasoning tokens a model needs for the quality it delivers.

Single-step reasoning How much it reasons to understand a task

Multi-step reasoning How much it keeps reasoning as a task goes on

Cost efficiency

How much Performance you get for your money.

  • Crouton AlphaNot measured

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BENCHMARK BY BENCHMARK

Where each model leads

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DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Muse Wonder scores higher on StealthMark and runs 3.3× faster in our speed test.

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PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Crouton Alpha: No list priceMuse Wonder: $20$4 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Crouton Alpha: Not publishedMuse Wonder: 1M
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Crouton Alpha: 175tokens/sMuse Wonder: 5703.3× fastertokens/s
Developer
Not publishedMeta
Released
Not published12 Oct 2026
Origin
Not publishedUnited States
Input → output
Not publishedText, image, video, audio, PDF → text

Full datasheets, every price and sourceMuse Wonder ↗

Anticipating threats and planning ahead. Collect coins while avoiding ghosts. Ghosts move before the player each turn, and collisions cost a life. 3 levels in sequence, up to 66 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Crouton Alpha 32.3/100Rank 29/52

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 39 ptsTurn 20 / 20

Muse Wonder 52.3/100Rank 18/52

Survived 0 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 311 ptsTurn 17 / 20

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaMuse Wonder
Level 1Second Thoughts
3 ptsOut of lives
16 ptsOut of lives
Level 2Pressure Pot
7 ptsOut of lives
10 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
9 ptsSurvived
11 ptsOut of lives

Cooperative planning and learning from experience. Coordinate two robots to push numbered cores onto matching sockets. Pressure plates hold doors open; moving either robot uses one turn. 5 levels in sequence, up to 152 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Crouton Alpha 59.5/100Rank 24/53

Cleared 4 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.2 ptsTurn 29 / 40

Muse Wonder 67.0/100Rank 20/53

Cleared 5 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.6 ptsTurn 27 / 40

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaMuse Wonder
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.4 ptsCleared
9 ptsCleared
Level 3Relay vault
11.2 ptsFinished early
18.8 ptsCleared
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
17.8 ptsClearedFinished early · 1 beacon left
Level 5Second thoughts
20.2 ptsCleared
20.6 ptsCleared

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

Physics, perspective and recursive reflections, tested together. Explore the test ↗

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

The artwork establishes approximate central placement, a separate airborne black blob, and basic wall and floor sphere images. Its defining weaknesses are the largely absent recursive reflection system, missing emitter mappings, satin steel appearance and unresolved paint interaction. The black lateral wedges do not establish a separate viewport, and the hidden floor contact does not establish a gap. The category values remain unchanged.

Muse Wonder

The flattened cyan cap, separate airborne black blob and crimson droplets support much of the contact sequence, although crimson adhesion and forward carriage remain unresolved. Main-sphere placement is broadly compatible with the prescribed view. Sparse isolated mirror images replace the defining repeated room structure and curved nested reflections. The crimson mass is visibly oversized, and the top-center lamp image is missing.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMuse Wonder
State at 600 ms19.0/2522.0/25
Camera and placement11.0/1512.0/15
Reflections21.5/12021.5/120
Materials and scale6.0/107.5/10
Floor-damage reward0.0/100.0/10

Benchmark task

A spinning metal sphere and paint in a mirrored room test physical reasoning, perspective and consistency across repeated reflections.

Selfie

Different task instructions

Visual construction and creative interpretation.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A cheerful, readable cartoon captures the crouton's signature expression and many specific accessories. Coherent cube geometry and foreground foreshortening support the selfie. Simple construction and flat material treatment limit its sophistication, while the tipping raft, advancing soup and unnoticed soaking remain insufficiently clear.

Muse Wonder

An appealing, coherent cartoon with a readable effortful expression and clear forefeet gripping the trunk. Soft colours and controlled contours support its tenderness. Smooth ears, stiff foreleg construction, limited surface texture and uncertain seed contact keep the execution below intricate illustration quality.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMuse Wonder
Task & likeness6.5/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.5/107.0/10
Space & placement6.5/107.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/107.0/10
Purposeful detail7.0/107.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/106.5/10
Materials & effects5.5/106.5/10
Visual integrity7.5/108.0/10

Benchmark task

Crouton Alpha

Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.

Muse Wonder

A small elephant protecting a delicate seed tests expressive anatomy, physical contact and contrasting organic materials.

Mona Lisa

Different task instructions

Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A recognizable, coherent simplification with readable eyes, a restrained smile and modest facial volume. Frontal symmetry, an oversized head, capsule-like hands and geometric scenery substantially limit likeness, anatomy and depth. Clean contours preserve basic integrity but do not establish sophisticated construction or finish.

Muse Wonder

A competent illustrative interpretation with controlled curves, readable details and coherent depth layers. Facial, hair and garment shading demonstrate more development than basic construction. Replication remains limited by the frontal pose, elongated face and pronounced smile; crowded fingers, weak contact shadows and smooth materials constrain anatomical and painterly conviction.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMuse Wonder
Task & likeness4.5/105.5/10
Anatomy & construction4.0/105.5/10
Space & placement4.5/105.5/10
Light & reflections5.0/105.5/10
Purposeful detail4.0/105.5/10
Artistry & character4.5/105.5/10
Materials & effects4.0/105.0/10
Visual integrity6.0/106.5/10

Benchmark task

An SVG interpretation of the Mona Lisa tests facial likeness, anatomy and the composition of a familiar portrait.

Beach

Different task instructions

Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A colorful, readable sunset beach scene with playful subjects and a clear central reflection. Purposeful equipment and animal details reward inspection, and the principal attachments remain intact. Basic geometric anatomy, mixed viewpoints and sparse directional shadows limit its construction and depth; smooth gradients provide atmosphere with little material differentiation.

Muse Wonder

A lively beach illustration with expressive animals, controlled colour transitions and unusually readable accessories. Connected graphic forms make the activities recognizable. Crowded overlaps, compressed depth, schematic joints, weak directional shadows and limited material variation constrain its physical coherence and refinement.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMuse Wonder
Task & likeness8.5/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/106.0/10
Space & placement5.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/106.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/109.0/10
Artistry & character5.0/107.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/106.0/10
Visual integrity7.0/107.0/10

Benchmark task

A busy shoreline at sunset tests scene composition, animal forms and the relationship between light and water reflections.

Ground Truth

Same task instructions

Physical reasoning, light and visual reconstruction.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Muse Wonder

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Benchmark task

A plank, computer mouse and blueberry in a steel room test physical stability, spatial relationships, materials and lighting.

Raccoon

Different task instructions

Scene composition and interacting subjects.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A readable cartoon with expressive faces, purposeful markings and clear water motion. Hull shading and an underside shadow establish modest depth. The dog contacts the controls, but the raccoon's frontal pose leaves its seated weight unresolved. Simple anatomy and limited shared perspective constrain the drawing.

Muse Wonder

An expressive, coherent cartoon demonstrates the requested riding and steering interaction. Clean contours, differentiated accessories and energetic spray support its appeal. Concealed seated contacts, compressed vehicle perspective and weak directional lighting limit physical resolution despite the detailed presentation.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMuse Wonder
Task & likeness7.0/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/105.5/10
Space & placement6.0/106.5/10
Light & reflections6.0/104.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/107.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/105.5/10
Materials & effects5.5/107.0/10
Visual integrity6.0/107.0/10

Benchmark task

A jet-ski scene pairs a canine driver with a raccoon passenger. It tests the placement and contact of interacting subjects, along with vehicle construction.

Pelican

Different task instructions

Subject construction and spatial relationships.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A recognizable, expressive pelican cyclist with purposeful feather and bicycle detail. Readable steering reach, connected machinery and modest body shading earn additional credit. Jointless legs, uncertain pedal engagement and unclear seated support keep the central action only partially resolved; shallow space and simple materials further limit the illustration.

Muse Wonder

A controlled, expressive seaside illustration with a distinctive pelican, coherent bicycle geometry and successfully resolved graphic detail. Visible pedal support and plausible occlusion strengthen the riding construction. Aligned wheels and layered scenery establish placement. Limited cast shadows, simplified leg articulation and restrained material modeling constrain its physical finish.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMuse Wonder
Task & likeness7.0/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/106.0/10
Space & placement5.5/107.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/105.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/108.5/10
Artistry & character5.5/107.5/10
Materials & effects5.0/106.0/10
Visual integrity6.0/108.0/10

Benchmark task

A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.